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ICD-10-CM Code M22.2X1
Patellofemoral disorders, right knee

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| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

M22.2X1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of patellofemoral disorders, right knee. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


The ICD code M222 is used to code Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a syndrome characterized by knee pain ranging from severe to mild discomfort seemingly originating from the contact of the posterior surface of the patella (back of the kneecap) with the femur (thigh bone).

Specialty: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
MeSH Code: D046788
ICD 9 Code: 719.46

Diagram of the bones of the lower extremity. Rough distribution of areas affected by PFPS highlighted in red: patella and distal femur.

Source: Wikipedia

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #562-563 - Fx, sprian, strn and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh with MCC.
  • DRG Group #562-563 - Fx, sprian, strn and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Other internal derangement of knee (approximate match)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M22.2X1 and a single ICD9 code, 717.89 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.


Parent Code: M22.2 - Patellofemoral disorders

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